Virginia Randolph Cottage
Virginia Randolph Cottage, Museum and National Historic Landmark in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Description
The Virginia Randolph Cottage is a brick building with three dormers and a gabled roof located in Glen Allen, Virginia. It displays educational materials, artifacts, and documents related to vocational training programs that operated for decades.
History
Built in 1937, this structure emerged from Virginia E. Randolph's work in vocational education for African American students. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974 in recognition of her transformative educational innovations.
Culture
The site honors Virginia E. Randolph, whose teaching methods transformed education for African American students and gained recognition beyond the United States. Her approach to practical learning still appears in the materials and documents on display.
Practical
The museum is located on Mountain Road in Glen Allen and is accessible by car. Plan to spend time viewing the indoor exhibits and exploring the surrounding grounds at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
Virginia E. Randolph taught at this location for more than 50 years, shaping multiple generations of students through her innovations. The school that continues to operate as part of the Henrico County system today demonstrates how her educational vision remained influential across time.
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